MG Hector Plus, the upcoming 6/7-seater SUV from the British carmaker, will be exclusively offered in Starry Sky Blue colour scheme. Recently, the Blue shade model of the vehicle was caught on camera during an ad film shoot in the UK. First previewed at the 2020 Delhi Auto Expo, the Hector Plus is slated to hit roads in first or second week of the next month (July). Once launched, it will go up against the Tata Gravitas that’s due for this festive season.
The carmaker has made minor design changes to Hector Plus. The new 6/7-seater SUV has a glossy black grille surround instead of the chrome and black claddings have also been removed. The headlamps with a new triangular design, new LED DRLs, repositioned reverse light and reflectors and LED light bar on tailgate further distinguish it from the 5-seater Hector.
The overall length of the MG Hector Plus has been increased by 40mm. Measuring 4695mm in length, the SUV can accommodate an additional third row of seats. Feature-wise, the SUV is likely to receive a 10.4-inch infotainment system with smartphone support, an Infinity sound system, a panoramic sunroof, connected car technology, ambient lighting, climate control and cruise control. Read – MG Motors to Launch 3 New 7-Seater Cars in 1 Year
Engines will be carried over from the 5-seater Hector. That said, the new 6/7-seater SUV from MG will be made available with the 1.5L petrol, 1.5L petrol with mild hybrid technology and a 2.0L diesel motors. A 6-speed manual gearbox will be standard across the lineup. The petrol variants will be exclusively offered with the dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The MG Hector Plus is likely to be priced around Rs 1 lakh premium over the 5-seater Hector that costs from Rs 12.74 lakh to Rs 17.73 lakh (ex-showroom). Prices of the new three-row SUV are likely to start from 14 lakh. The carmaker also aims to put it as an affordable option against top-end Toyota Innova Crysta variants (VX and ZX 7-seater).
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